Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $3,204
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,340
- Average Net Price
- $7,369
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 30.9%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $8,248
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,720
- Books & Supplies
- $1,350
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $12,802
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $111/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 35.6%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 3.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 30.9%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $6,690 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $6,798 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $9,164 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $12,128 |
| $110,001+ | $12,324 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families at Hawaii Community College pay around $7,369 after financial aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Low-income families pay just $6,690, while those earning over $110,000 pay the full $12,324. Over two years, total costs range from $13,380 to $24,648.
The 97.7% in-state enrollment keeps costs manageable for local students. Graduates leave with a median debt of $10,500, translating to monthly payments of $111. With graduates earning $30,297 in their first year after completion, loan payments consume about 4.5% of gross income. The 86.6% employment rate helps make those payments manageable.
Only 10.34% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,548, and just 3.53% take federal loans. The best deal goes to local families earning under $48,000, who pay roughly the same low net price regardless of whether they make $20,000 or $45,000 annually.
The 97.7% in-state enrollment keeps costs manageable for local students. Graduates leave with a median debt of $10,500, translating to monthly payments of $111. With graduates earning $30,297 in their first year after completion, loan payments consume about 4.5% of gross income. The 86.6% employment rate helps make those payments manageable.
Only 10.34% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,548, and just 3.53% take federal loans. The best deal goes to local families earning under $48,000, who pay roughly the same low net price regardless of whether they make $20,000 or $45,000 annually.
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